pleasant

adjective

pleas·​ant ˈple-zᵊnt 

1

: having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable

a pleasant day

2

: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

pleasantly adverb

pleasantness noun

Synonyms

• agreeable
• blessed
• blest
• congenial
• darling
• delectable
• delicious
• delightful
• delightsome
• dreamy
• dulcet
• enjoyable
• felicitous
• good
• grateful
• gratifying
• heavenly
• jolly
• luscious
• nice
• palatable
• pleasing
• pleasurable
• pretty
• satisfying
• savory
• savoury
• sweet
• tasty
• welcome

Examples of pleasant in a Sentence

the pleasant smell of cookies baking in the oven

We had a pleasant conversation.

Our evening together was pleasant but not very exciting.

I didn't know you were coming. What a pleasant surprise!

Their new teacher seems pleasant enough.

a very pleasant young man

Recent Examples on the Web

Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024

Anyone looking for a pleasant way to take daily vitamins: Gummy vitamins taste good and may feel like a small treat. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

In times when motocross tracks have been shutting their doors every passing month owing to the noise of gas dirt bikes, options like the Hightail are a pleasant solution. —New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024

Fraser firs are prized for their strong branches, needle retention, and pleasant aroma. —Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plesaunt, from Anglo-French plaisant, from present participle of plaisir

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pleasant

adjective

pleas·​ant ˈplez-ᵊnt 

1

: giving pleasure : agreeable

a pleasant day

2

: having or marked by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

the new teacher is very pleasant

pleasantly adverb

pleasantness noun